Abusing drugs

Abusing Drugs

Just like a suicidal person who drinks, and hopes that the drinking will make him/her feel better, the suicidal person who takes drugs winds up feeling worse than before. Of course, the policy of most police departments is that any police officer found using illegal drugs will be fired. However, since police officers may encounter persons outside their department who need help for drug problems, they should know that doctors, lawyers, and members of the clergy outside their department can help people get treatment for drug problems, confidentially. Another source for help that officers can recommend is the Cocaine Anonymous Hotline: (800) 482-0983

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NIE 04/01/2001